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“Nevermore.” Marcie frowned at Diego as they walked. He’d completely interrupted her thought. “What?” “Nevermore.” He offered her a crooked grin. “Quoth the raven, and all that.” She grabbed his hand and pulled him to a stop. “Have you heard anything I’ve been saying? Anything at all?” “You’ve been ranting for almost an hour. I … Read the rest →

Sharon stepped out onto the balcony and took a deep breath. The fresh morning air, touched with damp, was a delight. She knew later in the day it would feel more like a sauna, but for now it cleared her mind and awakened her senses. She glanced over to her right and started when she … Read the rest →

“I’ve never seen anything like it.” Serin squatted down next to the old tire. Her crisp, blue uniform created a contrast against the green field behind her. Bran wondered how nobody had picked up on just how beautiful she was. Her black hair whipped around in the breeze now that she’d taken it out of … Read the rest →

“You know, we’ve walked by here every day for a year and I’ve never noticed that before.” Stella paused on the cracked sidewalk. She rubbed her arms. Even in her red wool jacket, the chill made her joints ache. “What?” Margie continued on for a few more feet before she stopped. She tapped her foot, … Read the rest →

“Mary, wait!” Patch grabbed my arm, which interrupted the spell I’d spent the past five minutes focused on. “It’s now or never, Patch.” I gently removed the offending digits, then spread my arms out wide once more. My robes cascaded over my arms in a satisfying way. I never felt more regal, more…feminine, than when … Read the rest →